He made no comment, but merely asked: "And my Lord of Andover--is that the objection with him ?" "Not near so much.

He would easily overlook that.

There are no such strict rules with Protestants, and his family have been for many generations of the Reformed faith.

But there is just as weighty an argument on his side--namely, that my father can give me but a scanty dower, and it is a very needful thing for Culverhouse to wed with one who will fill his coffers with broad gold pieces.

The Trevlyns, as thou doubtless knowest, have been sorely impoverished ever since the loss of the treasure.